Operational Readiness Program Manager

Do you have a strong background in manufacturing operations, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams or projects? Are you passionate about driving operational readiness initiatives to success?

We are seeking a dedicated Operational Readiness Program Manager to join our team and ensure the seamless transition from project to operational phase. If you are ready to make a significant impact, read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The position

As an Operational Readiness Program Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless transition from the project phase to full operational readiness. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the Operational Readiness Program for PPV, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Monitoring progress and reporting to relevant steering group meetings, utilizing performance management and LEAN methodologies to set system actions.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, project, and engineering teams to ensure the successful and timely execution of Operational Readiness activities.
• Identifying and addressing discrepancies or delays, managing risks, and implementing corrective actions in collaboration with the leaders to ensure smooth transition to operation.
• Maintaining close dialogue with key stakeholders, providing regular updates, and escalating major issues to ensure transparency and alignment.

You will be acting as a sparring partner to the VP and the management team, managing cross-departmental initiatives, and continuously ensuring that operational readiness programme and associated systems are effective and in alignment with project milestones and strategic aspirations. Having extensive operational experience enables you to effectively lead the organization from the project phase to operations.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Leadership experience within operations in a production environment, preferably with experience in executing major projects in a manufacturing setting.
• A robust LEAN mindset with substantial experience in implementing and sustaining standards.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and effectively manage performance.

Furthermore, you possess excellent coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback to stakeholders at all levels of the organization. You have a comprehensive and strategic understanding of business operations, with the capacity to make data-driven decisions that are aligned with the area's overall goals and objectives. Additionally, you can successfully lead change at various levels, with the ability to drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of innovation within the organization.

About the department

As an Operational Readiness Program Manager, you will be part of a newly established production area transitioning from the project stage to the operational phase. The PPV Manufacturing Organization consists of 280 employees across 4 departments. Located in Denmark, we are dedicated to producing the future products of Novo Nordisk, playing a significant role in our social responsibility strategy. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality API at a competitive cost for our patients, contributing to the success of Novo Nordisk in crucial ways.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

If you have any questions about the job, please do not hesitate to contact Vice President Randi Poulin Pedersen on +45 30798162.

Deadline

2 March 2025

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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.